Morrisville

The closest suburb to RTP with a strong tech community.

Price Range

$380k–$580k

Commute to RTP

8 min

School District

Wake County Public Schools

Overview

Morrisville is the suburb that sits right at the doorstep of Research Triangle Park. If your commute to RTP is your top priority, this is the obvious choice. The town has a large South Asian and East Asian population, which means outstanding international restaurants.

It is more utilitarian than charming, but it is practical and well-located.

The Honest Take

What People Love

Location — 5-10 minute commute to most RTP campuses
Food scene — Some of the best Indian, Chinese, and Korean restaurants in the Triangle
Airport proximity — 10 minutes to RDU
Newer housing stock — Most homes built after 2000

What Surprises People

No real downtown — Morrisville lacks a walkable town center
Airport noise — Some neighborhoods are under flight paths
Generic feel — Many planned communities feel similar to each other

Housing

Primarily newer townhomes and single-family homes:

Park West and Kitts Creek — popular planned communities
Townhomes — abundant and often under $400k
Condos near the Park West Village area

Lifestyle

Dining: Biryani Maxx, Grand Asia Market food court, Szechuan Mansion, Kebab & Curry Coffee: Sir Walter Coffee, Starbucks Reserve Parks: Morrisville Community Park, Shiloh Park Shopping: Park West Village, Parkside Town Commons

Schools

District: Wake County Public Schools

Green Level High School
Davis Drive Middle School
Morrisville Elementary

Sports & Community

Morrisville Community Park has outdoor pickleball courts and a growing community of players. The town recently added dedicated court lines. Church Street Park also has facilities for tennis and basketball.